The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to residents in floodplain areas, urging them to relocate to safer ground before the commencement of heavy rainfall. The call comes in light of the forecasted rain patterns for the year 2024, as predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency…
The Nigerian Navy (NN)said it has rescued over 250 passengers from a capsized passenger boat in Rivers State. According to a statement by Commodore Adams Aliu, the Director of Naval Information, the incident took place on April 28, 2024, at around 10 pm local time, when the boat, MV PRECIOUS EMMANUEL, capsized after hitting a…
The JAMB Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has raised the alarm over high rate of impersonation in the 2024 UTME registration, while addressing some key issues surrounding the exercise. Oloyede commended the “seamless” registration process for the 2024 UTME, which spanned from January 15 to February 26, 2024….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. Speaking on Monday in Abuja, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede urged candidates to check their results from 7 am on Tuesday, April 30. To check the results, candidates are to send UTMERESULT to 55019 or…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that customers not currently enjoying 20 hours of electricity would not pay the new tariff. He made this statement on Monday during a one-day investigative hearing before the Senate Committee on Power, addressing the proposed increase in electricity tariff by eleven successor electricity distribution companies. Adelabu emphasised…
Nigerians can expect a mix of thunderstorms and sunny skies across the country over the next three days, according to the latest weather outlook from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). NiMet weather outlook released in Abuja forecast sunny skies on Sunday, with few patches of cloud over most parts of the northern region during the…
According to the latest report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), transport fares across various categories have experienced increases in March 2024. The report covers bus journeys within the city per drop, intercity bus journeys, air fares for specified routes, motorcycle (Okada) journeys, and waterway passenger transport. The average fare for bus journeys…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the launch of a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine in the Republic of Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This initiative targets millions of children across the three West African nations. WHO stated, “Today’s launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Jim Ovia, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Mr. Ovia, a renowned banker and businessman, is known for his efforts in nurturing and empowering young Nigerians. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, it…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said it has resolved the tight supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in some areas across the country, attributing the issue to logistics problems that have now been addressed. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye emphasised this in a statement issued in Abuja. Soneye also reassured the public…
